Tojinbo

One of the world’s largest columnar rock cliffs

Tojinbo is a geologically unique and unusual sight of columnar cliffs of pyroxene andesite that juts out into the Sea of Japan and stretches for more than 1 km.

This large-scale columnar jointed rock formation is rare in the world, and is a very valuable geological site along with Mount Kumgang on the Korean Peninsula and the west coast of Norway in Scandinavia.
It is designated as a national scenic spot and natural monument.

The highest point has a vertical cliff of about 25 meters, and a 4-kilometer long promenade runs along the top of the cliff.

Sightseeing boats operate from just below the cliff, and the view of Tojinbo from the sea is a unique and spectacular experience.

Information

Name
Tojinbo
東尋坊
Link
Official Site
Address
Mikuni-cho, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture
Telephone number
0776-50-3152
Access

15 minutes by bus from Echizen Railway Mikuni Station

Area
Fukui Tojinbo, Ashihara Onsen Hokuriku
Category
Oceans, Coasts, Capes, Peninsulas, Island

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Tojinbo, Ashihara Onsen

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